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HEALTH, from page 5 __________
operational psychologist, operational
physiologist, and flight medicine doctor
and aims to help Airmen in the spiritual,
psychological, physical, emotional, and
intellectual areas of wellness.
The chaplain determined David needed
psychological help and referred him to the
operational psychologist. David met with
him for weekly sessions but ultimately it
wasn’t enough.
“(The psychologist) recommended I
go to the mental health clinic,” he said. “I
was still really nervous, I really didn’t want
to be put on DNIF (Duty Not to Include
Flying) status.”
After the nerve-wracking visit to the
clinic, David was diagnosed with depres-
sion and his fear of being DNIF became
a reality.
“When they put me on DNIF I was an-
gry,” he said. “I was angry at the chaplain,
the psychologist, just everyone.”
While he was no longer on flying sta-
tus, David retained his clearance and was
transferred from his flying squadron to the
432nd Operations Support Squadron as the
chief of operational planning and exercises.
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His frustration and uneasiness started
to subside. His new assignment gave him
the opportunity to support the operations
rather than fly them.
“The change gave me a much needed
break,” he said. “Now I work a normal day
shift with weekends and holidays off which
let me spend some much needed quality
time with my wife and kids.”
Couple a new mission with his ongo-
ing treatment and David began to notice
a positive change.
“I felt refreshed, I have more self-confi- back to flying.
dence, self-esteem, and I’m more sociable
and motivated at work,” he said. “I even
won company grade officer of the quarter
for my squadron and I’m getting praise
from my bosses. It’s been a total change.”
If not for the advice and counseling
he received from the HPT, as well as
the support from his family, it’s possible
he wouldn’t be here to have seen this posi-
tive change in his career.
“I was very hesitant following the advice
from the HPT to go to mental health,” he
said. “In the end they were right, and I’m
very thankful to them and my family.”
In light of his new success, David talks
about the HPT and shares his experiences
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to help others who may be going through
similar struggles.
“The HPT is a great tool for Creech AFB
and ultimately the entire Air Force,” he
said. “Having all of the members together
in one team and each one having high
level clearances means they can go into
the squadrons and talk to Airmen about
how they’re doing. They’re unique because
we’re unique.”
Along with the HPT, David also wants
Airmen to know even if they’re on a medi-
cation they can apply for a waiver to get
“I personally know a pilot who is on a
depression medication and was able to get
back to flying,” he said.
David went on to say, “If anyone is going informed decisions about their ca-
through hard times and needs help, don’t
hesitate because in most cases your career
won’t be affected and you will actually
improve it.”
David is now back on track both in his
personal and professional life and cur-
rently has a waiver to get back on flying
status in the works.
“I’m so thankful for everyone who
has been there to help me and I’m really
excited to get back to flying,” he said.
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ACE, from page 8 __________
ing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock
climbing, paintball and much more.
“With the events the ACE coun-
cil offers, my favorite thing is meet-
ing new Airmen, “said Pennington.
“The council provides Airmen with
the opportunity to stand out among
their peers, network outside of or-
ganizations, free food, and a chance
to increase morale. ”
Though the ACE council offers
many fun events and opportuni-
ties, those are not the council’s top
priorities.
“The biggest goal of the ACE
council is to help Airmen make
reer,” said Perry. “It is commitment
free, there are no fees and you can
come by whenever you want or can.”
The ACE council holds meetings
every third Thursday of the month
at the Robin’s Roost, inside The
Club on Nellis AFB at 3 p.m. For
more information on ACE, contact
Airman 1st Class Reuben Perry at
reuben.perry@us.af.mil.
800-822-6344
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